Launch of 'SauraJalanidhi' for Odisha farmers

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik aims to increase the use of solar energy in agriculture under the newly launched scheme 'SauraJalanidhi', designed by the Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA). Under this scheme, the target of the state government is to first provide 5000 solar pumps to the farmers residing in unserved or under-served by electric supply areas with up to 90% subsidy. Government's true intention is to reduce the financial burden on the farmers by creating additional irrigation potential of 2500 acres and increase cropping intensity.